The Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, the tallest and oldest existing wooden pagoda in the world. It still stands tall after a thousand years, with ingenious dougong bracket structures.
Highlights at a Glance
- Wooden pagoda
- Ancient architecture
- Dougong brackets
- A thousand years
Visiting Tips
The attraction is located in the outskirts of Datong. It is recommended to allow half a day to a full day and arrange a private car or tourist shuttle to get there. This is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and it gets crowded on holidays, so it is advisable to check the opening hours and ticket information in advance.
